Happy New Year! Tips on how to Prepare for Job Searching in 2023

The first month of the year is the perfect opportunity to think about your goals and aspirations for 2023 and beyond. Wherever you are in your career, here is some practical advice to help make the most of a job search.

Re-examine what’s important to you right now.

Is it flexibility? stability? Or salary? Is it remote work or a job that requires you to be in the office? Is it a challenging position that will push you to learn new skills? Clarifying what’s important is a critical first step.

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

The holidays were a great excuse to reach out and schedule time with people you know and those you’d like to get to know. Continue this trend. Ask people what they have been up to, what they enjoy about their current role and any career advice they could share.

For finding and making new connections, there are plenty of options to help cultivate new networks. If you find someone in a position or company you are interested in, reach out and ask for a virtual coffee or mentorship chat.

Learn new skills.

If you find yourself out of a job at the moment, dive back into learning. New knowledge and abilities can complement your current skill set and help you open new doors. There are plenty of free and affordable online courses and programs that teach job skills. Some even award certificates for completion. Volunteering can also be a way to develop new contacts and new skills.

Pay attention to the local and national job markets.

Be flexible and consider the industries that are hiring and the roles that are available.

The tech, media and financial services industries have grown more competitive for job seekers in the latter part of 2022. But several other fields — architecture, real estate, government, construction and the food and beverage industries, to name a few — have seen strong growth in job postings recently. Stay flexible: the role you want may exist in an industry you’ve never considered

Ask yourself how you might apply your skills or strengths to these potential new roles. Where would your learning curve be? How can you address that right now?

Wrap up your research for a new job by checking in with Calgary Career Hub. Our team of Career Advisors and job search professionals are here to help. We will guide you through all the tools you need so that you can really take control of your job search. If you have questions call us at (403) 201-4122 or apply directly on our website: Calgary Career Hub